by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 21, 2017 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized
“Proper nutrition won’t make an average athlete elite, but poor nutrition will make an elite athlete average” A varied diet of mostly whole and minimally processed foods is essential for any athlete. Nutrients should come from food first, not supplements. I use...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2017 | Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegan Cauliflower ‘Alfredo’ Pasta We always hear “eat the rainbow!” meaning choose colourful fruits and veggies, but lets not forget about white vegetables! This recipe is packed with a few – cauliflower, onions and garlic. Variety is so important because...
by dochertyrd | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am sure you are all aware that this month is Movember, an annual event in November involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness of various cancers, such as prostate cancer. While there are some risk factors for cancer that cannot be controlled, diet,...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weight Loss
“You don’t have to count calories to lose weight, but calories still count.” Counting calories as a way to control your intake may very well work in the short term and help you lose weight, but as a longterm solution for weight loss and maintenance, it isn’t great....
by dochertyrd | Oct 24, 2016 | Nutrition Information, Uncategorized
A few questions I commonly get from clients in my practice are: What is the difference between blending and juicing? Is juice a healthy way to get more fruits and vegetables? What should I put in my smoothies? Many of us need to have more fruits and vegetables but...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Here is a simple, delicious and high fibre soup recipe packed with vitamins and minerals. This makes a huge batch and freezes really well so you can enjoy a quick meal later on. Follow these 4 steps to make your own. Chop Peel and chop 1 butternut squash, 1.5 cups...
